Whistler Racquet Club

Whistler, British Columbia Canada

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• "Whistler Racquet Club saved my (aborted) ski trip. We had a week of terrible weather, warm and rainy in January, and I shouldn't have been on skis to begin with. When I decided to hang up my ski boots for good, we still had more than half a week left at Whistler. Luckily this Club was three blocks from our unit. I went over and soon was having a private tennis lesson with Davi, who's as good a tennis instructor as anyone I've worked with and a great guy to boot. Next day I took a private pickleball lesson with Davi and had a similar experience. I'd only played pickle a few times in the past so this was really welcome and I learned a lot in an hour. Next night was Friday chili-and-music night. My guys came along and we all wound up on the pickleball court with Davi. My friend Bill and my son Sam had never played pickle but no matter: We had a terrific time playing, eating chili, then playing some more. It's a pity I live in the Washington DC area because I'd make this club my regular hangout."—F.J., Adv. Int., February 2020

• "Best coaching i have ever had. My game has improved so much and little time"—W.E.,  February 2020

• "The teaching staff are great! James was helpful to help revive my game after 3 months off. Davi then took it to another level, pushing me out of my comfort zone to take it up another level. He makes it fun and challenging. The social tennis is very fun and Davi, James & Val do a good job of keeping things moving and challenging in the clinics. It’s a great combo to ski in mornings and play tennis in afternoons. This place is a gem - I just wish the management did more to fully utilize the cool facilities and the great teaching staff. I did not even know they had tennis in Whistler until this February!"—L.B., Adv. Int., August 2019

• "A great little tennis facility right in the heart of beautiful Whistler, BC. I had a lesson at 4pm, right after skiing all day. Davi was great and the lesson was both informative and fun. Can't go wrong here."—R.B., Adv. Int., April 2019

• "I've been going to this club for the last 2 years. I was just there in late March. I skiied for 2 days and played tennis 2 days. The weather was gorgeous. It's a small facility but on of the tennis pros, named Davi is very good. My girlfriend and I had 2 hour private lessons with him and learned alot in a very fun atmosphere. will definitely be doing this again if Davi is there!"—D.V., Adv., April 2019

• "I had the pleasure to meet Davi while staying in Whistler for spring break. Davi is an excellent coach and provided me with some great tips to help improve my game. He was very accommodating and took the time to make me feel welcome. He is very engaging and makes you feel like you have known him for years. To top it off, the rest of the staff and the local players were very social and gracious hosts. I look forward to coming back to the Whistler Racquet Club, it was a fantastic experience."—J.M., Adv. Int., April 2019

• "davi went out of his way in videoing me and emailing me info...could correct bad strokes quickly and efficently....and entertaining to boot....wish i had more time with him....thanks davi"—A.M., Int., March 2019

• "Whistler Racquet Club offers Outstanding instructions with the BEST Customer Service, . All this at an affordable price. We visited Feb 2019 for four days and after skiing attended the locals night on Tuesdays which was great and included a fun social event afterwards. My daughter attended two 3 clinics and we did a private lesson with Davi. Even though we were already over the hour, Davi continued to instruct to make sure she understood what he was addressing. She had 3 different instructors for the clinics Davi, Val and James all were GREAT. Melanie who worked the front desk is also very helpful. Davi the senior pro went out of his way to help my daughter prep for High School tryouts. He not only helped us at Whistler but also continued to help us via texting (often) when we were in the states. He helped us order a racquet with suggestions for strings, tension etc.. Then he helped us with several issues. My daughter even texted him from school with a stroke question and he helped her figure out what she was doing wrong. As soon as my daughter was notified she made the team the first person she texted was Davi and he texted her right back at 9:30pm. At this point if you are still reading this you should be AMAZED at the outstanding customer service provided on and off the court. We usually just go to Whistler in the winter but now will for sure return in the summer so she can train with the pros at Whistler Racquet club. The Whistler community is lucky to have such as asset right in their backyard."—L.M., Int., February 2019

• "fun, well organized."—H.C., Int., January 2015

• "My husband and I attended the singles camp 2011 in Whistler BC and we enjoyed it very much. The lessons were great and the atmosphere was fun and informative. A few years ago we attended a mixed doubles camp and had enjoyed that also. We attended this camp but it is not a resort. However there are many wonderful places to stay at in Whistler."—H.C., Int., November 2011

• "Womens only format was a plus, improved my positioning and got lots of (needed) attention on my volleys. Pete & Marj and their assistants were so welcoming and helped me find chances to play during the rest of my stay. It's a small club but it has a great community atmosphere."—J.A., Int., March 2011

• "This is our group's (8 ladies) 3rd year of attending a tennis camp with Marjorie & Peter and we keep coming back. We originally signed up for one of their camps but last year and this we opted to arrange our own. It has been a wonderful experience and great tennis. M&P are terrific teaching pros, both have exceptional experience, and together they combine professionalism with friendly courtesy. Everyone in our group has only wonderful things to say about both the coaching and the ambiance. Plus Whistler is a great resort location."—N.K., Int., March 2011

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• "Instructors were very flexible with different levels of the players and made it fun.  "—J.S., Low Int., October 2010

• "Wonderful atmosphere, very positive and fun filled. I learned a lot from all the instructors, found them to be both encouraging and helpful at all times. The facilities are lovely and the food was fantastic. Very high rating from me and I will certainly return again."—K.H., Low Int., October 2010

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• "Marjorie and Pete just nail doubles strategy in this camp. You will see the game from a new perspective by learning simple patterns that allow you and your partner to set up points with strategy. The camp is rounded out nicely with some stroke basics and the total package is excellent."—C.W., Adv. Int., October 2010

• "We had a blast - four of us went from our tennis team for three days of drills and round robin play. There was one instructor per four players and the clinic was set up in a "station" format. All three instructors were excellent, and each brought something different to the experience. Loved it!"—J.B., Adv. Int., October 2010

• "Old small facility, Very good solid instruction from very able pros,no frills."—M.S., Adv. Int., October 2010

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• "Loved the camp. Very, very practical skills. Focused on actual tennis tactics. Never sat around. Always on the move. Excellent coaches. Excellent drills and advice. Very willing to help. Very fun atmosphere. Exceptional doubles camp!!"—D.W., Int., October 2010

• "very professional, well organized i learn a lot, higly recoment"—M.O., Int., October 2010

• "Fun and informative...great drills and time to put new skills into practice!"—L.D., Adv. Int., September 2010

• "I can't say enough good things about the camps at Whistler put on by Marjorie & Peter. They are highly skilled coaches and so well organized that the time flys by quickly. If you've never been here, I highly recommend it - both the tennis camp and Whistler are top notch."—J.N., Int., August 2010

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• "I thoroughly enjoyed my tennis camp experience at the Whistler Tennis and Racquet Club. It was very well run and organized. A lot of "positive only" feedback from the pros and suggestions on how to improve your game and strokes. Camp was well organized into skill levels.
  Stayed at the recommended resort Summit Lodge and got a great rate and room upgrade. First time to Whistler, wish I had more energy after tennis camp to mountain bike, hike and raft. Superb dining at Whistler Village. Will definitely be back."—J.A., Adv. Int., August 2010

• "Thanks to Marjorie Blackwood and her team of decicated and personable instructors I became familiar with the latest tennis techniques and was given great tips on strategy and positioning. I played two games after the four day tennis camp I attended end of July, early August and noticed that I have become a much more efficient tennis player. Video recordings helped to correct mistakes. The camp was very well organized, the location is gorgeous and the rest of the participants were fun to play with and well matched up."—E.S., Int., August 2010

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• "The gorgeous setting of this tennis facility is simply spectacular.
  The camp was well organized with a quick pace and personal touch. Director Marjorie Blackwood and her capable instructors Kirk, Jesse and Pete provided an excellent blend of one-on-one / group input, in each session. Key video added nice reinforcement. The blend of instructor and camp attendee personalities was a treat.
  My wife and I took this four day tennis camp to learn and to improve. Better still 4 days in Whistler were good for the soul: great food, beautiful setting, entertaining company and serious learning. Terrific few days, real fun, loads of laughs, wonderful value. Nothing negative."—D.S., Int., August 2010

• "Four instructors each with a different but effective style. Marjorie (& Pete) were excellent hosts - very approachable. I'm going to recommend this to my ladies group for next year - made for a fun wknd away."—K.N., Int., July 2010

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• "A relaxed enjoyable camp."—M.T., Int., July 2010

• "The Tennis Camp, organized by Marjorie Blackwood was excellent.The instruction was right at my level, and the other participants were fairly equal. The setting, surrounded by snow-capped mountains- was second to none!"—P.J., Int., July 2010

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• "The ladies doubles tennis camp is outstanding. The instructors are skilled, fun and encouraging and the setting amongst the Whistler mountains is absolutely beautiful. It is a wonderful weekend getaway that results in great practice and tips for a better game. Highly recommended."—K.B., Adv. Int., July 2010

• "Great camp with lots of very good instruction. I left with some new tactics to incorporate into my doubles game. Had lots of fun too. Will definitely come back for more. Thanks Marjorie and Peter!"—J.C., Int., July 2010

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• "Strengths: Very friendly and skilled tennis instructors. The rotation of the small group instructions provided an effective learning environment for the drills."—K.T., Int., July 2010

• "The Singles Drills/Play/Tactics tennis camp is excellent. The instruction and coaching is extremely helpful, the student /instructor ratio is great and we were constantly moving. We are planning on making it a yearly event."—E.S., Int., June 2010

• "What a fabulous 4 days. Marjorie and Peter make learning seem so easy and what they teach really works. I can't believe how my game has improved."—S.M., Adv. Int., June 2010

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• "I certainly would recommend the Whistler Racket Club to friends. The instruction was the best I have had. We were moving the entire time. The interaction with 2 instructors was also a plus. Their instruction complemented each other. My plan is to make this a yearly affair. Whistler is such a gorgeous place, so much to do after tennis. The drive from Seattle was easy, fairly short. Wonderful experience all a round. Thank you Pete and Marjorie. Enjoyed every minute."—B.C., Int., April 2010

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• "The lessons were germain to the doubles that we were working on. Marjorie and Peter covered specific strategies for problem opponents, while also giving us some individual pointers for our own technical stengths and weaknesses. Because of the altitude at Whistler, I wish I'd gone up a day before, just to acclimate a little. All in all, a wonderful camp and experience."—G.N., Int., April 2010

• "I took a tennis camp in the fall of 2009. The camp was run by Peter Schelling and Marjorie Blackwood, and focused on doubles skills and strategy. I found the intructor's to be caring and competent, and my volley improved greatly with their help. Five hours on court on the Saturday was physically tough. I recommend people should be in good enough shape to be on court for that length of time. The meals and social time with other campers was fun and friendly."—D.G., Int., April 2010

• "Uninspiring tennis but the free meal was good. The people who do this clinic are over the hill and really have lost it. Doing tennis clinics is not what they love to do anymore."—M.L., Int., October 2009

• "The coaching staff are exceptionally skilled and even though they must've led many clinics it was like they came into the camp with enthusiasm; sincerity, and with a sense of urgency to bring out each participants strengh to having a better understanding of the game of tennis.
  Introduction of personalized video and playback of technique, or lack of, was a blast and did not feel uncomfortable, or that I was wasting their time by asking questions. I liked the fact that there was 3 coaches to every four players.
  Much emphasis was given on using 3 zones of the court with repetition of basic patterns of play emphasizing specific point situations you might get in match play. The two day clinic was very well structured for the best use of time with a mini-camp tournament held one afternoon.
  Strong social element at meals times mixing with participants and coaches, therefore getting to know a little bit about one another.
  I left the clinic feeling rewarded knowing I had achieved a better understanding of strategies with improved timing and execution. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this camp to any tennis player that is looking to better their technique and game. To be quite frank I have no negative comments to make."—J.C., Int., October 2009

• "There really aren't any weaknesses with this camp. Very professional coaching, great venue, good fun and very helpful for all aspects of the game. Also wonderful dinner and final day brunch included."—L.B., Adv. Int., October 2009

• "This is an excellent quality camp with very professional instruction and well thought of program, where attention is paid to game strategy and court sense. The mountain scenery is difficult to beat. All in all, it was a great experience and I'll do it again."—C.A., Int., October 2009

• "There are no weaknesses at all; it's a great program run by competent and effective teachers"—J.M., Low Int., August 2009

• "Strengths - instructions were excellent; group matching was good weaknesses - being a singles player, I didn't care for the doubles skills"—L.W., Int., August 2009

• "Excellent instruction (and a good ratio of instructors to pupils); good balance of drills to match play; beautiful location; and a nice touch to provide food (very good - the facility has one of the best restaurants in Whistler) on the evening of the first day, and after the morning of the final day. Many on the camp (including us) were returning after great experiences in previous years."—R.B., Int., August 2009

• "This tennis camp at Whistler is one of the best I have ever attended (and I have been to several others around the states). If fact my husband and I have returned to the Whistler camp annually for the past 6 years. Marjory Black wood and Peter Schell are skilled and perceptive instructors. They are excellent at communicating and demonstrating the drills and absolutely amazing at individual analysis of each persons strenghts and weeknesses. I always come away from this camp knowing what I can do to improve my game and have the tools to help practice and improve my strokes. Beside that the setting is beautiful in the whistler Mountain resort. You just can't beat it."—R.T., Adv. Int., August 2009

• "This is the fourth time that I have attended the Whistler tennis camp with Marjorie and Pete. As always, it was a fantastic experience. There are many regular tennis players who attend. The instruction is high end and practical. Marjorie and Pete know how to match players to maximize an individual's experience. Some video analysis is included with comparison to select pros on tour.
  Marjorie was on tour (in the 1980's I believe) and Pete helped her train. They know strategy and technique, plus they are both very fun and personable. The junior pros, Jamie and Kirk, were also fantastic. The camp is also social with a dinner Friday night and lunch on the last day. There is a lot to do at Whistler!"—C.S., Int., August 2009

• "Great facility and great staff. The ratio of instructors to students was unbeatable (1:4) and they were always available of extra help. Planned on coming back for next year's camp after just the first day!"—L.G., Adv. Int., August 2009

• "This was my first tennis camp experience and my objective was to "reconnect" with tennis after a 15-20 years lull during which I had played for about 5-8 times only. The camp consisted of four half-days (3-3.5 hours each day), and each session had us rotate every 30 mins on a different court with a different instructor for 30 mins. The student:coach ratio was excellent (4:1).
  The biggest strength and take away from the camp, for me, was the ability of each coach to tell me exactly the "one thing" that I needed to greatly improve. I can say that in three days, my forehand, one-hand backhand and service have really improved and, more importantly, now that I'm back I *know* what I need to do to consistently have better strokes.
  In addition, I liked the "how to play doubles" drills, strategies and tactics because I was often at a loss on how to play in doubles. I will come back even if it means I have to travel from Montreal to Whistler!!"—P.C., Int., August 2009

• "The Whistler Extreme Tennis Camp is excellent. There was a very clear structure to the camp and Marjorie and her staff communicated clear and concise instruction to each element of their camp. The bonus is that they were able to find time to work at the individual level and provide detailed instruction to each student regarding any issue that the student wanted to work on. Marjorie and her staff (Peter, Kirk and Jamie) were professional yet easy-going and very approachable, at the same time they worked us hard and didn't let us stray from our own goals as well as the camp goals. The weakness for me would be the first two days . . . you start on a Friday at 5pm for a couple hours and then you're back on the court Saturday at 9am! I would prefer a consistent morning schedule. Those first couple days can be jolting . . . but, hey, I'm playing tennis and I'm in Whistler!!!"—B.B., Adv. Int., August 2009

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• "An excellent Tennis Camp at one of the most scenic and charming locations in North America. We've been through many tennis classes, courses and drills, and rate their 'Extreme Tennis' program the best. 16 students with 4 exceptional coaches, a broad assortment of technical play, video feedback, in and outdoor courts with 3 to 4 hours of instruction over 4 consecutive days. It doesn't get any better than this!"—M.T., Adv. Int., July 2009

• "Wonderful teaching pros, very positive with lots of great drills. They always put together a fun and camp, with video analysis, and tips for improving your strokes and your strategy."—A.M., Adv. Int., July 2009

• "Our group of 6 women recently attended a 3 1/2 day tennis camp at Whistler and we all agreed that is was a wonderful experience. The pros are terrific - friendly, experienced and positive. You get lots of practice, and great instruction incl. videos. Highly recommended."—N.K., Int., July 2009

• "The tennis camps run by Majorie and Peter at the Whistler Racquet Club are by far the best value for your money you can get. The expert coaching staff offer tips, analysis and plenty of hitting in a low key/serious enviroment, but there's still plenty of fun to be had. Combine the great camp with the natural beauty of the Whistler resort and you really can't beat taking a tennis vacation/camp at the Whistler Racquet club."—J.M., Adv. Int., July 2009

• "I had a great time. The camp was excellent, highly organised, and customised to what players felt that they wanted to work on. If I had to point to anything, I'd like to have more feedback about what I did well/poorly so that I can better focus my training in order to improve in both stroke technique and matchplay."—B.G., Int., June 2009

• "I took part in the "Drills/Skills & Match Play" tennis weekend with Marjorie and Peter. From my "intermediate" level of play, it was full of great instruction, plenty of positive reinforcement and practical applications. Our coaching staff showed great energy amd interest in our progress over the course of the entire weekend."—P.C., Int., June 2009

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Whistler Racquet Club

4500 Northlands Blvd.
Whistler, BC V0N 1B4 Canada

604-932-1991
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